K. Chellaiah vs Palani Advocate - E.T. Nandakumaran — 5300/2025

Summary of Case 5300/2025 The court allowed K. Chellaiah's petition to condone an 18-day delay in filing a criminal appeal against his conviction under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The trial court had sentenced him to one year imprisonment and Rs. 2,00,000 compensation. The court found the delay reasonably explained by Chellaiah's poor health and financial constraints, and noted the respondent suffered no prejudice since he would have full opportunity to contest the appeal on merits. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.